We met as 50 year olds, fell in love and got married on the lucky day, 7/7/7.  We both talked about sharing decades of life together but given our late start, good health (not luck) would be a major determinant.  Our goal was still to be able to have and enjoy sex at age 80!  We agreed, that instead of worrying about what to get each other for birthday’s, anniversary, Christmas, etc., we would give each other the “Gift of Life.”  One aspect of that gift was finding a personal trainer to work with three days a week.

Ten years later and we are doing our best to stay active.  Rich has had a hip put back together as well as an ankle and ligaments reconstructed (one biking related the other white water rafting). We both ride the BP MS150 annually and stay active in a number of different ways.

We were with our first trainer for many years, then she decided to go to law school.  As our days were consumed with building a new house in Oak Forest and recovering from surgery we fell off the training routine.  Once all was well we interviewed many possible new trainers but found ourselves attracted to Body 3 Fit and their holistic approach to good health.

Our time here began on our 10^th anniversary and we have our 3 days per week with Andrew.  While he is pushing us to do our best, he also recognizes the needs and limits of those of us age 60++! We look forward to still being active and working hard well into our 70s with Andrew and Body 3 Personal Fitness getting us there. 

~ Claudia & Rich Ruggiero

Growing up, I had always been active by playing sports so weight gain was never an issue.  When career started, all sports activities stopped.  Work is busy, stressful, and there are schedule adjustments.  I found myself with less energy which resulted in a lack of interest in any type of physical activities.  My lunch routines were more of a fast food type and take out or delivery food were an easier option for dinner.  There is more.  “Are We Ready For Some Football.”  Yes, the football season.  You can’t watch football without beer and appetizers, right?  It was a great combo at that time.  These went on for years. 

Weight gain starting creeping in, energy level was still an issue, BP started to spike up and not enough sleep.   I joined a gym several times, got bored and the end results were all the same, zero progress.  I also tried dieting.  I lost a little weight but that didn’t last long and ended in gaining more than when I started.  Gaining weight was easier than losing it, when you pass your 40’s.  

Then I was introduced to Body3 Personal Fitness.  This place is outstanding.  The staff and trainers are remarkable.  The encouragements and support I received were beyond what I had expected.  The small group sessions, cardio classes 4x/wk and boot camps made me achieved my monthly goals.  My BP is back to normal.  I feel rested, when I wake up in the morning and definitely has more energy.  My ultimate achievement, however, was losing 11.5% (24 lbs) of body weight in 28days, during “Biggest Loser” of Balance Habits or Kick Start Program.  I also won the challenge…YAAAYYYY ME!!!!  It was insane losing the weight for a short period of time.  I would definitely recommend this challenge/program.  The keys were DEDICATION + COMMITMENT = EXCELLENT RESULTS!!!

All in all, I want to express my appreciation to the staff of Body3 Personal Fitness, members (clients) and my work out partners (you know who you are).  Special thanks to Mike Warren the weekly small group sessions and Andrew Hayes the weekly Cardio Classes and weekend Boot Camps.  Together they made it possible for me to reach my goals each month and able to achieve a healthier and fit lifestyle.  I’m still a “work in progress” and I am sure looking forward to getting better each time.

~ Ben Arangorin

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I joined Body3 about a year ago and prior to that it had been almost twenty years since I had worked with a trainer or even really set foot in a gym. Over the years I remained active outdoors through running and biking but I definitely wasn’t happy with my overall health. Years of working on the road as a consultant and eating out almost every meal had taken its toll.

Staying motivated at Body3 has never been a problem. From the variety of workouts offered in the small group classes, to the early morning boot camps and the evening cardio classes, there is always something new to try.

I also appreciate the welcoming and supportive environment created by the staff and members of Body3.  At any given time the gym is filled with people of all ages and physical levels, all working together. The staff at Body3 does a great job of tailoring their classes so that whether you are a beginner or seasoned veteran you will get a good work out and have fun while doing it.

Because of the Body3 family I feel like I am at the healthiest I have been in years and my only regret about joining Body3 is that it took me so long to make the decision to it.

~ Brian Davis

Writing about myself is difficult. Doing something for myself is even more difficult.  After several months of going back and forth in my head about joining Body 3, I asked my friend Anna about it. I already knew she went and enjoyed it so I made the commitment to her that I would give it a chance… I knew she would bug me until I made the call. I sometimes need that extra push to do things I am unfamiliar and uncomfortable with. And this was both!

I am so happy I did!! The staff at Body3 have been fantastic!! Even though when I started I was so out of shape and so embarrassed to be in gym clothes, the staff never made me feel uncomfortable. They sat down with me and treated me like a person, talked about what my goals were and what “we as a team” could do to meet my goals. 

After only 3 months and one Take Down Challenge, I am already seeing results. My health has drastically improved according to my doctors and I feel soooo much better!

Due to the accountability sessions and encouragement of the coaches and other members of Body 3, I am on track to meet my goals. I know I have a long road ahead of me to get where I really want, but I am super excited to continue on this journey with such a great group of people!

~ Hillary Gillotti

I have been training with Andrew for 2 years now and when I followed him to Body3, I never realized the positive impact it would make in my life.  I was accustomed to the ways of working out in the “ big box” gyms, headphones and alone, but that isn’t the case at Body3. The comradery is way beyond what I could have expected when I first walked in the door.  The constant words of encouragement and celebrations of successes keeps me coming back.

The 4-week Kickstart program was exactly the kick in the pants I needed to get my diet on point.  I learned the importance of portion sizes and meal prepping, and have worked it in to my weekly routine since then. During the kickstart program, I was able to lose 15 pounds and have been able to maintain that weight for the past 6 months!  I now love finding ways to make “healthy” comfort foods and share those ideas with other at the gym. I think of my time here at Body3 quality time with friends rather than just spending time in a gym.

~ Jeff Toby

I started with “Body 3” back in March 2014 with the idea of getting in shape for a planned retirement in 2015. I had been dieting prior to coming to “Body 3” and had dropped from about 265lbs to 244lbs, but that’s where it stopped! I felt that going to a gym with a trainer might help, since I hadn’t seen the inside of a gym in about 35 years! I met with Cassandra and she explained the entire concept of the “Body 3” strategy to help get me on track to reach my goal, which I set at 200 lbs. I signed up that day and told Cassandra that I wanted to do two sessions a week and also wanted to pay 6 months in advance just to show that I was committed.

I continued showing up every week doing my sessions and even coming in on my own and working out. I started actually liking the challenge of the sessions and working out (must have been getting delusional). I even took the “MyZone Challenge” in August 2014 collecting over 5500 meps and coming in second place! 

Well I have to admit that Ruben, Cassandra, and Tom were all correct and also have to thank them for not giving up on pounding the process into my hard head. Upon doing my accountability session with Ruben at the end of May I hit my goal of 200 lbs., of course it was about 26 months from when I started with “Body 3”. I guess anything you want bad enough is worth waiting for! At my accountability session at the end of June, my weight was now at 194 lbs. and I hope to maintain it with the help of my friends at “Body 3”.

~ John Whitefield

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I am honored to have been selected as Client of the Month for August 2016. I joined Body3 Fitness in 2015 to recover from a frustrating bout of injuries and I couldn’t have made a better choice. Over the last seven years, I have focused on distance running, mainly 5K through marathon distances. I set most of my PRs in 2012, but since that time have battled numerous injuries. After 4 months of training at Body3, I not only got back to my 2012 form but also set personal bests in the 5k, 10k and half marathon distances. I am injury free, allowing me to work out 5-6 days per week over the last year with little to no pain. 

In addition to improving my running, I have participated in two Take Down Challenges, which has allowed me to meet and exceed my original weight loss goals. The staff at Body3 are tremendous and the level of support for fitness, nutrition and all around moral support has exceeded my expectations. I definitely feel like I am a part of the Body3 family and was touched by their kindness when my wife and I welcomed our second daughter a few weeks ago. I look forward to meeting or exceeding my new ambitious goals with the help of the Body3 family. 

~ Jonah Margulis

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